The Adaptation Process of the Eco-Design Regulation for Electric Motors
in Turkey
The Eco-design Directive for Energy-using Products (2005/32/EC) was published in the EU
Official Journal on 22 July 2005. This Directive was amended to include energy related
products (2009/125/EC) and published in the EU Official Journal on 31.10.2009. Thereafter,
some regulations related to some product groups on the implementation of this directive were
also published. Eco-design Regulation for Electric Motors 640/2009/EC is one of these.
According to this regulation, the eco-design requirements started to be applied gradually in
2011 and some other obligations will be applied in 2017.
The related regulation has been adopted in Turkey, pursuant to Turkey’s obligation to align
with the EU Acquis Communautaire based on the Customs Union Agreement between EU
and Turkey. Following the publication of the regulation in the OJ, it was translated into
Turkish and released for the opinion of related organizations. Following the evaluation of the
demands of the sector for the first phase of the regulation which was planned to be put into
effect on the same date with the EU was promulgated on 7 February 2012 with its publication
in the Turkish OJ, after a 10 months delay, but before 2 April 2012 which was the planned
date for its promulgation. The obligations related to the 2nd and 3rd phases were arranged to
be put into force on the same date with the EU.
This regulation was amended (4/2014/EU) by the European Commission. The Annex 1,
subject matter and scope of 640/2009/EC were amended by a regulation dated 7 January 2014
published in EU OJ. 4/2014/EU was also translated into Turkish and promulgated with its
publication on Turkish OJ after the compilation of the opinions of the related parties. The
process in Turkey has been continuing in parallel with the EU since 15 March 2015.
The MEPS scheme covers almost all 2-, 4- and 6-pole single speed, three-phase induction
motors with a power range of 0.75 to 375 kW, rated up to 1000 V and on the basis of
continuous duty operation. The scheme will be introduced in three stages to allow all
manufacturers, in particular small and medium-sized producers, to adapt to the new
requirements.
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Scheme timetable
The requirements is being applied according to the following timetable:
Stage 1: From 18 June, 2012
Motors must meet the IE2 efficiency level
Stage 2: From 1 January, 2015
Motors with a rated output of 7.5 – 375 kW must meet
EITHER the IE3 efficiency level OR the IE2 level if
fitted with a variable speed drive
Stage 3: From 1 January, 2017
Motors with a rated output of 0.75 – 375 kW must meet
EITHER the IE3 efficiency level OR the IE2 level if
fitted with a variable speed drive
Exemptions
The following motors are excluded:
− motors wholly immersed in a liquid;
− motors completely integrated into a product (e.g. pump or fan) where the motor’s
energy performance cannot be tested independently from the product;
− motors specifically designed to operate:
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at altitudes exceeding 1000 meters ASL;
-
where ambient air temperatures exceed 40 °C;
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in maximum operating temperatures above 400 °C;
-
- where ambient air temperatures are less than -15 °C (any motor) or less than
0 °C (air-cooled motors);
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where the water coolant temperature at the inlet to a product is less than 5 °C
or exceeds 25 °C;
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in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined in Directive 94/9/EC
− brake motors.
Efficiency values and IE classes
The table below shows the minimum efficiency levels for the efficiency classes defined in
IEC 60034-30:2008 for 2-, 4- and 6-pole 50 Hz motors between 0.75 and 375 kW.
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Efficiency classes specified in IEC 60034-30: 2008
kW
IE1 - Standard
efficiency
IE2 - High efficiency
IE3 - Premium
efficiency
2 pole 4 pole 6 pole 2 pole 4 pole 6 pole 2 pole 4 pole 6 pole
0.75
1.1
1.5
2.2
3
3.7
4
5.5
7.5
11
15
18.5
22
30
37
45
55
75
90
110
132
150
160
185
200
220
250
300
330
375
72.1
75.0
77.2
79.7
81.5
−
83.1
84.7
86.0
87.6
88.7
89.3
89.9
90.7
91.2
91.7
92.1
92.7
93.0
93.3
93.5
−
93.8
−
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
72.1
75.0
77.2
79.7
81.5
−
83.1
84.7
86.0
87.6
88.7
89.3
89.9
90.7
91.2
91.7
92.1
92.7
93.0
93.3
93.5
−
93.8
−
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
70.0
72.9
75.2
77.7
79.7
−
81.4
83.1
84.7
86.4
87.7
88.6
89.2
90.2
90.8
91.4
91.9
92.6
92.9
93.3
93.5
−
93.8
−
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
94.0
77.4
79.6
81.3
83.2
84.6
−
85.8
87.0
88.1
89.4
90.3
90.9
91.3
92.0
92.5
92.9
93.2
93.8
94.1
94.3
94.6
−
94.8
−
95.0
95.0
95.0
95.0
95.0
95.0
79.6
81.4
82.8
84.3
85.5
−
86.6
87.7
88.7
89.8
90.6
91.2
91.6
92.3
92.7
93.1
93.5
94.0
94.2
94.5
94.7
−
94.9
−
95.1
95.1
95.1
95.1
95.1
95.1
3
75.9
78.1
79.8
81.8
83.3
−
84.6
86.0
87.2
88.7
89.7
90.4
90.9
91.7
92.2
92.7
93.1
93.7
94.0
94.3
94.6
−
94.8
−
95.0
95.0
95.0
95.0
95.0
95.0
80.7
82.7
84.2
85.9
87.1
−
88.1
89.2
90.1
91.2
91.9
92.4
92.7
93.3
93.7
94.0
94.3
94.7
95.0
95.2
95.4
−
95.6
−
95.8
95.8
95.8
95.8
95.8
95.8
82.5
84.1
85.3
86.7
87.7
−
88.6
89.6
90.4
91.4
92.1
92.6
93.0
93.6
93.9
94.2
94.6
95.0
95.2
95.4
95.6
−
95.8
−
96.0
96.0
96.0
96.0
96.0
96.0
78.9
81.0
82.5
84.3
85.6
−
86.8
88.0
89.1
90.3
91.2
91.7
92.2
92.9
93.3
93.7
94.1
94.6
94.9
95.1
95.4
−
95.6
−
95.8
95.8
95.8
95.8
95.8
95.8
Rating plate marking
The requirements for rating plate markings are identical to EU MEPS of June 2011. The
following information must be shown on the motor rating plate and in motor documentation:
 Lowest nominal efficiency at 100%, 75% and 50% rated load
 Efficiency level (IE2 or IE3)
 Year of manufacture
Compliance and verification
Market surveillance is carried out by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology
(MoSIT) - DG for Safety and Inspection of Industrial Products.
Testing facilities
Turkish Standards Institute (TSI) currently operates several test laboratories for the testing of
electronic equipment as part of a proactive market surveillance plan to ensure compliance of
new and existing electronic products to adopted MEPS. Current TSI motor testing laboratories
have the capacity to test motors between 0.75 and 90 kW for 2, 4, and 6 pole induction
motors.
Transformation of Inefficient Electric Motors Used in Industry
“Industrial Energy Efficiency Action Plan” (IEE) within the context of the “Energy Efficiency
Improvement Programme” which is one of the primary transformation programmes of the
10th Development Plan has been coordinated by The Ministry of Science, Industry and
Technology (MoSIT). One of three key policy areas of this Action Plan outlines the goal of
“increasing energy efficiency through replacing low efficiency AC electric motors” for which
MoSIT has formulated national standards on electric motors following EU Commission
Regulation (EC) No 640/2009 on electric motors.
IEE Action Plan has 3 policy areas. Policy 1 is the transformation of inefficient AC electric
motors through replacing low efficiency electric motors with high efficiency ones as well as
promoting wider use of variable-frequency drivers (VFDs). This policy would be achieved
through:
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
The preparation of an inventory of 7.5 kW and higher capacity AC motors used in
industry;

Strengthened enforcement of secondary legislation concerning shift to high-efficiency
motors. This will be achieved through the preparation of legislation on minimum
efficiency requirements for coupled motors, and streamlining the conduct of
inspections on the production and import of electric motors;

The larger use of equipment increasing the efficiency of motors (such as variable
speed drives, soft-starters, harmonic filters);

Establishment of a motor testing laboratory for market surveillance activities;

Conducting studies on taxation incentives aimed at expanding the use of highefficiency motors.
The transformation programme aims to promote significant additional investment in industrial
energy efficiency in Turkey by transforming the market for energy efficient motors used in
industrial enterprises. This objective will be achieved by strengthening the legislative and
regulatory framework related to both new and existing energy efficient motors, developing
appropriate governance and information infrastructure, upgrading test laboratories, launching
sustainable financial support mechanisms, developing and implementing a comprehensive
public awareness and training activities.
Electric Motors Inventory Analysis
The action entitled “to prepare an inventory of AC electric motors being used in Turkish
industry with a power rate 7.5 kW and higher” stated in the IEE Action Plan. Based on this
statement, MoSIT - DG for Productivity has compiled the inventory information of 887
industrial enterprises (which have annual electricity consumption above 50 toe) in 62
provinces of Turkey. In this context, the “Inventory Analysis Report” on electric motors used
in manufacturing industry has been prepared. The project's principal objectives were to create
a detailed portrait of the inventory of motor systems currently in use in Turkish industrial
facilities, estimate motor system energy use and potential for energy savings.
For sampling process, electricity consumption data of more than 100.000 manufacturing firms
were used. Then, the population was determined which includes firms have annual electricity
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consumption of more than 50 toe. Sector, scale and location data of approximately 10.000
firms have been analyzed and sample distribution has formed.
Then, field studies have started. 887 companies in manufacturing industry from 62 provinces
have been visited. Data of more than 95.000 electric motors which have power of more than
7.5 kW have been collected. Beside these, for crosscheck process domestic production data
and motors import data for last 10 years have been used. And for sectoral generalizations;
data about number of employees, electricity consumptions and real assets of companies have
been benefited.
Findings:

As a result of the studies conducted on electric motors with a power rate 7.5 kW or
above in 887 industrial enterprises, data on 93.139 AC electric motors have been
acquired. And some findings have been generated based on the reviews according to
some parameters.

Average rates/numbers of motors have calculated for the parameters of:
 Power (42 kW)
 Motor Age (12 years)
 No. of Rewiring (2,5 times)
 Efficiency Level (%88 inefficient)
 Use of VSD (%24)
 Annual Working Hours (5.400 hours)
 Loading Rate (%77)
 Distribution of Motors by Application (pumps 26%, fans 25%, conveyor
systems 11%)

Potential electricity savings have been calculated (2,4 billion €)

Current stock for motors has been estimated (4,3 million)

Potential of VSD market was found out

Cost for transformation and return of investment has been calculated on sectoral level
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GEF Project: “Promoting Energy-Efficient Motors in Small and Medium Sized
Enterprises”
A new GEF Project titled “Promoting Energy-Efficient Motors in Small and Medium Sized
Enterprises” has been coordinated by MoSIT in collaboration with UNDP. The Project aims
to promote significant additional investment in industrial energy efficiency in Turkey by
transforming the market for energy efficient motors used in small and medium sized
enterprises. This objective is planned to be achieved by strengthening the legislative and
regulatory framework related to both new and existing electric motors in Turkey, developing
appropriate governance and information infrastructure, upgrading test laboratories at the
Turkish Standards Institute, launching a sustainable financial support mechanism and by
developing and implementing a comprehensive public awareness and training programme.
There are 5 main components in this Project:

Strengthening policy and institutional frameworks for energy efficient electric motors

Capacity building for relevant stakeholders to promote the benefits of EE motors

Upgraded Turkish Standards Institute Test Laboratory and strengthened monitoring,
verification, and enforcement

Support the development of a one-stop-shop financial support mechanism to support
EE motors replacement and procurement of new EE motors in Turkey

Knowledge management and M&E
The Project will start in 2017 and the duration will be 5 years. Partners of the Project are;
Turkish Standards Institute, KOSGEB (SME Administration of Turkey), Ankara Chamber of
Industry, İstanbul Chamber of Industry and Turkish Motor Manufacturers (Arçelik, Gamak,
Volt, Aemot).
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